5K Run/Walk Slated for April 30 Lawrenceburg, Ind., APRIL 10, 2017 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) Youth Council Superhero 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 30 will raise funds for Special Olympics Indiana Ripley Ohio Dearborn Counties and the DCF Youth Council Endowment Fund. The Youth Council, which is made up of high school-age youth (grades 9-12), will split proceeds … Read More
DCF MATCHING PROGRAM BEGINS MAY 1
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., April 14, 2017 – For the 10th straight year, the Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. is offering an endowment matching campaign, called Double Your Donation. Contributions to new or existing endowment funds will be matched $1-for-$1 during the matching program. “We are proud to be able to offer the Double Your Donation endowment matching campaign once again in … Read More
TOM SNAPE NAMED PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Lawrenceburg, Ind., January 13, 2017 – Tom Snape of Bright, Ind., has been named Program Director at the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF). Snape brings significant experience to the Foundation as a professional in the field of communication, sales and customer service. “Tom is a deadline-driven and detail-oriented individual with analytical skills,” said Fred McCarter, DCF Executive Director. “He knows … Read More
2017 Lilly Endowment, DCF Scholarship Recipients Announced
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, DECEMBER 13, 2016 – A Dearborn County high school senior recently learned she is the recipient of a prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS). The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) awarded the full-tuition scholarship to East Central High School’s Lauren Rabold. The Foundation staff and members of the board of directors and the scholarship committee notified the 2017 LECS … Read More
FOUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HONORED AS HEART OF GOLD RECIPIENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., November 18, 2016 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) recently honored four community volunteers as 2016 recipients of the “Heart of Gold Award.” The Heart of Gold recipients were recognized for touching the hearts of others through their volunteerism and other acts of kindness. “These honorees deserve this recognition for making a difference in our community in … Read More
2017 DCF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., OCTOBER 7, 2016 – High school seniors can now apply online for the 2017 Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) scholarships by going to the Foundation’s website: dearborncf.org. Students can visit the DCF website and click on the scholarship page button and follow the directions to apply for scholarships. Students need to click on their high school link on … Read More
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AVAILABLE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., AUGUST 23, 2016 – Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is accepting applications for three scholarships: Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship; Clifford & Gladys Ellerbrook Ender Nursing Scholarship; and the Women Empowering Women Scholarship. Students can apply for the scholarships online at the DCF website: dearborncf.org. The application deadline for all three scholarships is 11:59 p.m. Monday, October 20, … Read More
DR. LESLIE M. BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JUNE 16, 2016 – College students pursuing a doctorate in medicine can apply now apply online for the 2016 Dr. Leslie M. Baker Memorial Scholarship at the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. The Dr. Leslie M. Baker Memorial Scholarship is open to residents of Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland counties who are currently pursuing a doctorate in … Read More
DCF YOUTH COUNCIL 5K RAISES $3,215 TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN DEARBORN COUNTY
Lawrenceburg, Ind., APRIL 25, 2016 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) Youth Council raised $3,215 at its fourth annual 5K Run/Walk on April 17. The Youth Council, which is made up of 19 high school-age youth (grades 9-12), split proceeds from the event 50-50 between P.A.W.S. of Dearborn County Humane Center and the DCF Youth Council Endowment Fund. The mission … Read More
2016 LILLY ENDOWMENT, DCF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, APRIL 1, 2016 – A Dearborn County high school senior recently learned she is the recipient of a prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS). The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) awarded the full-tuition scholarship to Lawrenceburg High School’s Madeleine Feller. The Foundation staff and members of the board of directors and the scholarship committee notified the 2016 LECS recipient … Read More